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Support the delivery of the Vulnerability Focus Report

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking expertise to support the delivery of its Vulnerability Focus Report, which examines how regulated markets, particularly in the water sector, address consumer vulnerability. This open procurement process is set in the services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £58,500 over a period from 6 October 2015 to 29 February 2016. Suppliers interested in this tender must have submitted their responses by the deadline of 24 September 2015. The work will be conducted in the West Midlands and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in consumer behaviour, market analysis, or research services to expand their business. Companies with experience in regulatory frameworks, consumer protection policies, and effective intervention strategies will find particularly relevant opportunities here, as they can leverage the findings of the Vulnerability Focus Report to enhance their service offerings in the water sector and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support the delivery of the Vulnerability Focus Report

Notice Description

Ofwat requires specialist external expertise to support the delivery of our upcoming Focus Report on Vulnerable Customers. The scope of the work required includes - - Investigate how regulated markets, specifically those with a history of consumer problems, approach and deal with consumer vulnerability (and the concept of vulnerability). - Identify drivers of vulnerability within the water sector. - Consider already existing measures that could prove effective in mitigating vulnerability in the water sector. - Identify the most effective intervention tools and prepare the ground for proposing effective and evidence-based responses from the viewpoint of consumer policy. For further information, please download the ITT document. Please note: All suppliers who wish to participate in this opportunity must read the ITT/Specification document and submit a tender response by the closing time and date. Tenders not submitted via the myTenders Portal may not be considered. To be able to access the documents, you must register your interest in this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db16e93d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24744df5-b75e-44cf-a1d6-efbe2278147c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 201510 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2015 - 29 Feb 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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